HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
October 15, 2025
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about:* Upcoming Events, Hillcrest Reminders, Husky Westpointe Tech Campus Tour, Pawprint Newsletter, PTSA Updates, Community School, Important Info, Community Flyers*
Keep up with all that is happening at Hillcrest High School. Follow us on Instagram (@hillcrest.huskies), and our SBO Instagram (@hillcrestsbo)
Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Husky Howl Dance | October 17 |
End of 1st Quarter | October 22 |
Fall Break (No School) | October 23-27 |
We Are Hillcrest
Hillcrest Reminders
- Fees on Skyward: Class fees are now available in Skyward. Please pay these fees as soon as possible.
- Parking: Parents should not drop off or pick up students in the Southeast Lot. Should you find yourself exiting from that lot, it is a right turn only, which will be enforced periodically by the Unified Police.
- New Note Feature on ParentSquare: Hillcrest Attendance is excited to be offering note excusals for student absences to parents through our ParentSquare app! On that note, we would like to clarify to parents how the excusals for absences work. Please be aware that details still need to be provided. Please include the dates and periods that need a guardian’s excuse. We enter excusals authorized by guardians; excusals are still absences, the exception is the APP class. We do not excuse APP only. If you are sending a note to correct attendance, the first step would be to contact the teacher. If there was a substitute teacher, please be patient, as teachers add attendance upon their return. The attendance office can excuse absences within 10 days of the absence. Beyond that, it requires administrator approval.
Husky Howl and Halloween Reminders
Those students who would like to dress up for Husky Howl or Halloween Day are more than welcome to, as long as they follow the guidelines listed below. Regular school rules regarding the dress code must be followed.
- No masks or face coverings, props, canes, sticks, glow sticks, or weapon-like items are allowed. Fake blood or other substances that spill or cause a mess are also prohibited.
- Students may not wear anything suggestive or provocative. No underwear as outerwear will be allowed.
- Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities, derogatory or disrespectful, or portrays violence.
- Students must show respect to other students by not touching, defacing, or insulting other students’ costumes.
- Students must show respect for others by not choosing insensitive and/or offensive costumes to the diverse backgrounds represented by others at our school.
In order to bring a guest to any school dance, students must fill out the online guest pass form. The form must filled out by the day before any dance. For the Husky Howl Dance on Friday, October 17th, the form must be filled out by Friday @ 4:00 pm. Guest passes will not be accepted at the door.
All guests to a Hillcrest dance must be 14 – 18 years old and must be in at least high school (no middle school students allowed). All guests must also follow all Hillcrest dance rules: https://hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/360/2024/10/Hillcrest-High-School-Dance-Guidelines-for-website.pdf.
Link to dance guest form: https://forms.gle/8uB5mQUap5xJ2wNW6
After School Credit Recovery
Have you failed any classes? The first quarter is ending next week, and After School Credit Recovery begins after Fall Break. If you need to make up credit, now is the time! Please see the attached flyer for information. All students who sign up for this program will need to pay the $20 access fee for Accelerate if they have not paid it yet this year. This yearly fee can be paid in the main office. For more information or to ask any questions, please email tiffany.jessop@canyonsdistrict.org.
WESTPOINTE CAMPUS TOUR A Work-Based Learning EVENT
You are invited to a field trip and open house at Salt Lake Community College’s Westpointe Tech Campus on Tuesday, October 22, from 9:45 AM to 12:45 PM. This is a great chance to explore different career pathways and see hands-on demonstrations in advanced manufacturing and technology labs.
You will be excused from school if you get your form turned in. C202 in the library to pick up and return the Authorization form. Here are some of the benefits for you:
- You will be school EXCUSED- for 2nd and 3rd periods.
- Free lunch will be provided during the trip.
- Free round-trip transportation from school is included.
- You’ll get a chance to explore careers you may not have considered before.
Hillcrest Pawprint Student Newsletter
We are excited to announce “The Hillcrest Pawprint!” This is a newsletter written by students! Check out their latest articles on: https://hillcrestpawprint.com/
Digital Citizenship
PTSA Updates
Join Hillcrest PTSA here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop. There are also links to purchase from our fundraiser – stickers, pins, and our deluxe plush Husky blankets!
We have a Spirit Night today at Raising Cane’s on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:00 – 9:00. Please come support if you can! Mention the fundraiser at the restaurant or use code RCFUND96 when ordering online.
Husky Heroes is our student of the month program at Hillcrest. Do you know of a student who is overcoming a challenge or making Hillcrest a better place? Nominate them as a Husky Hero by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
Parents, teachers, and other students can all submit nominations. Let’s celebrate students who are making Hillcrest a great place to be!
Reflections info utahpta.org/ref. The theme is “I Belong!” Entries due October 29th.
If you have any questions, you can reach us at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com.
Hillcrest PTSA Executive Board: President Becca Staker, Secretary Deborah Neerings, Treasurer Debbie Norr, Membership VP Kayo Robinson, Advocacy VP Derek Hanks
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market provides our students with food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs. To visit our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
Thanksgiving Assistance
If you are interested in receiving Thanksgiving assistance, please fill out the following form: bit.ly/HHSThanksgiving25. Meals will be delivered on Saturday, November 22nd, from Thanksgiving Heroes.
Join Us!
The Free Market is on Instagram! Follow our Hillcrest Free Market Instagram page to stay updated on community events and resources over the year. (@hillcrestfreemarket) We also send messages to parents on our Free Market Parent Square Group about upcoming events, produce reminders, and provide resources. To request to join, please click https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/hhsmarket
Do you have questions about our market, community partnerships, or community events? Please email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490.
Important Information
Main Office
(801) 826-6000
- To make an appointment with the Principal
- Parking permit information
- Fee waivers/payments
- Inquire or pay class fees or fines
- Drop items off for students
Attendance Office
(801) 826-6010
- To make an appointment with your students’ vice principal
- To report a student as absent or tardy
- To arrange to check your student in/out of school
- To contact your student
- Enrolling at HHS or transferring out of HHS
- Pick up vacation leave forms, change address, or medical instructions
Counseling Office
(801) 826-6020
- Class changes
- Speak to a Counselor
- Scheduling questions
- Counselor questions
Registrar Office
(801) 826-6030
- Transcripts, grades, or report cards
- Immunization questions
- 504 Information
SPED Department
(801) 826- 6033
- IEP inquiries and information
Community Flyers
*Please note that these flyers are not associated with or sponsored by Hillcrest High School or Canyons School District.*
